Self-Service Car Wash
14700 Highway 178 Lake Isabella, CA 93240
14700 Highway 178, Lake Isabella, CA, 93240
$168,000
For Sale
$168,000
COMMERCIAL - Lake Isabella, CA
Property Size1,130 SF
Lot Size0.91 Acres
Price / SF$148.67
Days on Market110
Property Features for 14700 Highway 178
General Information
- Property type
- Commercial Sale
- Property subtype
- Other
- Zoning
- C-3
- Standard status
- Active
- APN
- 42538006
- Size
- 1,130 SF
- Lot size
- 0.91 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Annual Amount
- 1714
Listing Agency
Country Real Estate
(661) 822-4433
785 Tucker Road, Ste. D, Tehachapi, CA
Listed by
Terri Juergens
(661) 303-6868
Added: Mar 30 Checked: Jul 17 at 6:06 am
MLS# 9993808
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This sale presents a self-service car wash site with substantial work already completed. Prior ownership has put in place the majority of the groundwork to support a functioning operation, leaving the new owner with final touches and minor improvements to complete the buildout and begin running the wash.
The property is located just off Highway 178 in Lake Isabella, CA, in Kern County. The C-3 zoning provides a flexible framework for commercial use, and the corridor location supports accessibility for local customers and travelers.
For an experienced operator, this is a straightforward path to take over an in-progress asset and finish it for use as a self-serve car wash. For investors, the offering is positioned as value-add through completion of the remaining items; supporting reports outlining projected revenue and performance are referenced in the materials provided. Prospective purchasers can evaluate the existing infrastructure and the scope of final work required to bring the operation to completion.
The property is located just off Highway 178 in Lake Isabella, CA, in Kern County. The C-3 zoning provides a flexible framework for commercial use, and the corridor location supports accessibility for local customers and travelers.
For an experienced operator, this is a straightforward path to take over an in-progress asset and finish it for use as a self-serve car wash. For investors, the offering is positioned as value-add through completion of the remaining items; supporting reports outlining projected revenue and performance are referenced in the materials provided. Prospective purchasers can evaluate the existing infrastructure and the scope of final work required to bring the operation to completion.
Key Highlights
- Prime location off Highway 178 with high traffic flow.
- Partially completed car wash infrastructure in place.
- Value‑add opportunity with significant income potential.
Local Financial Insights For Industrial
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
NOI Build-Up
- Vacancy
- income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
- EGI (Effective Gross Income)
- gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
- OpEx (Operating Expenses)
- recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
- NOI (Net Operating Income)
- income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
| Component | $ | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $20.9k | $18.48 |
| − Vacancy | −$1.0k | −$0.89 |
| EGI | $19.9k | $17.59 |
| − OpEx | −$6.0k | −$5.28 |
| NOI | $13.9k | $12.32 |
1,130 SF · lease $18.48/SF/yr · vacancy 4.80% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Industrial
$198.8K
$174.0K – $231.9K
NOI $13,916 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.28%
Second Best
Specialty Retail
$178.5K
$156.2K – $208.2K
NOI $12,494 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.44%
Theoretical Best
Warehouse
$241.4K
$211.2K – $281.6K
NOI $16,898 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.06%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Car wash - Zoned C-3; partially completed self-serve car wash just off Highway 178 with major components already in place.
Where is this car wash located?
The property is located at 14700 Highway 178 Lake Isabella, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $168,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location off Highway 178 with high traffic flow.; Partially completed car wash infrastructure in place.; Value‑add opportunity with significant income potential.
